The Magician Starring Bill Bixby - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

robbieasbury · 03-29-2006, 01:57 AM

I wonder if Paramount will ever release The Magician with Bill Bixby the 1973-1974 series on DVD? I signed my name on the online petition at petitions.com but I don't know if that will help. Anyone think it will be released on DVD?

comedyfreak · 03-29-2006, 10:43 AM

I haven't heard anything, but I have seen someone selling the complete series on iOffer. iOffer site is down right now for some unknown reason.

opus · 11-23-2025, 11:44 PM

I watched this. And Blacke's Magic. And the more recent Deception. I guess I’m into magicians fighting crime.

TJ · 11-24-2025, 12:29 PM

The petition must have helped. Visual Entertainment Inc. (VEI) released the complete series on DVD in Region 1 on August 25, 2017. I bought it in 2022.

Bill Bixby (“The Incredible Hulk”) stars as master stage magician Tony Blake, a playboy philanthropist who uses his talents as an illusionist to solve crimes and help others in need. After being falsely imprisoned, Blake escapes and uses his unjust imprisonment as a motivator to seek justice for others.

Airing from 1973-1974, the series also stars Julian Christopher (“Smallville”), Keene Curtis (“Cheers”), Joseph Sirola (“Hawaii Five-O”) and features guest appearances by Mark Hamill ("Star Wars"), William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Jessica Walter (“Arrested Development”), and John Colicos (“Battlestar Galactica”), among others.

Bixby, an amateur magician himself, did all his own magic tricks and all episodes were preceded by an announcement that no trick photography was used.

The Magician // All 21 Episodes Plus TV Movie Pilot

opus · 11-24-2025, 02:54 PM

Deception is also out officially but Blackes Magic only seems to be available through unofficial means.

03-29-2006, 01:57 AM	#1
robbieasbury Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 200	The Magician Starring Bill Bixby I wonder if Paramount will ever release The Magician with Bill Bixby the 1973-1974 series on DVD? I signed my name on the online petition at petitions.com but I don't know if that will help. Anyone think it will be released on DVD?

03-29-2006, 10:43 AM	#2
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	I haven't heard anything, but I have seen someone selling the complete series on iOffer. iOffer site is down right now for some unknown reason.
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11-23-2025, 11:44 PM	#3
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,092	I watched this. And Blacke's Magic. And the more recent Deception. I guess I’m into magicians fighting crime.

11-24-2025, 12:29 PM	#4
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,651	The petition must have helped. Visual Entertainment Inc. (VEI) released the complete series on DVD in Region 1 on August 25, 2017. I bought it in 2022. Bill Bixby (“The Incredible Hulk”) stars as master stage magician Tony Blake, a playboy philanthropist who uses his talents as an illusionist to solve crimes and help others in need. After being falsely imprisoned, Blake escapes and uses his unjust imprisonment as a motivator to seek justice for others. Airing from 1973-1974, the series also stars Julian Christopher (“Smallville”), Keene Curtis (“Cheers”), Joseph Sirola (“Hawaii Five-O”) and features guest appearances by Mark Hamill ("Star Wars"), William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Jessica Walter (“Arrested Development”), and John Colicos (“Battlestar Galactica”), among others. Bixby, an amateur magician himself, did all his own magic tricks and all episodes were preceded by an announcement that no trick photography was used. The Magician // All 21 Episodes Plus TV Movie Pilot

11-24-2025, 02:54 PM	#5
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,092	Deception is also out officially but Blackes Magic only seems to be available through unofficial means.